Wubei Zhi (Vol. 29)
武備志(二十九)
Chinese
1621
77 pages
First Complete Translation
Only partial translations or excerpts exist. This is the first complete English translation.
The Wubei Zhi is a massive 240-volume military encyclopedia from the Ming Dynasty. No complete English translation of the entire work exists. While various academic studies, such as those by Joseph Needham and others, have translated or analyzed specific excerpts, sections, or maps related to military technology and strategy, these are partial translations. Therefore, the work remains untranslated in its entirety.
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About This Book
military
Step inside the mind of the Ming Dynasty’s greatest military encyclopedist to discover how a disciplined army is forged not on the battlefield, but through the rigorous alchemy of psychology, law, and logistics. From the 'Vital Essence' of warhorses to the absolute impartiality of command, this text reveals the secrets to transforming a mass of individuals into a single, unstoppable force.
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